Category: Kitchen Garden
Heirloom Plants: Nurturing Tradition and Flavor in Home Gardens
In the world of gardening and agriculture, heirloom plants stand as testament to the rich tapestry of agricultural history and genetic diversity. These treasures from the past not only offer a glimpse into our agricultural heritage. They also provide a bounty of flavors, colors, and textures that are a delight…
5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid when Starting a Garden
Help – my Rhubarb is flowering
It is perfectly normal for the plant to produce flowers, and under certain conditions, it just does. Some varieties are more prone to producing flowers; this is often the older, heirloom varieties. If the plant is stressed for some reason, either a too warm or a too cold start to the year, or experiences pest damage, it is also more prone to producing flowers.
Heirloom Plants: Nurturing Tradition and Flavor in Home Gardens
![Heirloom pumkins](https://i0.wp.com/www.coldclimategarden.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/heirloom-pumpkin.jpg?resize=250%2C150&ssl=1)
In the world of gardening and agriculture, heirloom plants stand as testament to the rich tapestry of agricultural history and genetic diversity. These treasures from the past not only offer a glimpse into our agricultural heritage. They also provide a bounty of flavors, colors, and textures that are a delight…
5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid when Starting a Garden
Help – my Rhubarb is flowering
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.coldclimategarden.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Rhubarb_flowering_small.jpg?resize=250%2C141&ssl=1)
It is perfectly normal for the plant to produce flowers, and under certain conditions, it just does. Some varieties are more prone to producing flowers; this is often the older, heirloom varieties. If the plant is stressed for some reason, either a too warm or a too cold start to the year, or experiences pest damage, it is also more prone to producing flowers.